Arrived In Gold, the latest album by Sightings, is a collection of experimental noise rock that is sure to leave listeners both intrigued and challenged. The album is a sonic journey that takes the listener through a landscape of distorted guitars, pounding drums, and piercing vocals.
From the opening track, "Tar and Pine," the band establishes a dark and foreboding atmosphere that persists throughout the album. The songs are intense, with a sense of urgency and a feeling of impending doom that is both unsettling and compelling.
The title track, "Arrived In Gold," is a standout with its hypnotic, repetitive guitar riff and haunting vocals. The song builds to a frenzied climax before abruptly ending, leaving the listener wanting more.
Other highlights include "Dudes," with its driving rhythm and distorted, almost unintelligible vocals, and "Cessation," which features a pulsing bassline and a sense of menace that is palpable.